October 3, 2014
South Burnett community groups will share in almost $342,000 in grants through the latest round of the State Government’s Gambling and Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Funds.
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said it was great to see local groups benefitting from the grants.
“These groups bring so much to our community, and I’m glad that we can provide them with funding which allows them to continue their invaluable work in the area,” Mrs Frecklington said.
She said the quarterly grants allowed profits from gambling to be invested back into grass roots services and facilities that benefited people from all walks of life in the South Burnett.
“These grants can be the difference between keeping these important services in our area and going without,” she said.
“I encourage all local groups, however big or small, to apply for the next round of funding before the end of November 2014.
“Make the most of this wonderful opportunity.”
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Grants in the Nanango and Callide electorates
- Barambah Accommodation Support – $16,742.80 to install air-conditioning
- Kilkivan Community Garden – $14,740 to purchase mower and equipment
- Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway – $34,100 to establish a motorcycle speedway track
- Kingaroy Netball Association – $12,360 to purchase catering equipment
- Kingaroy Swimming Club – $35,000 to purchase equipment
- Nanango & District Kindergarten – $27,102 to upgrade the kitchen and purchase equipment
- Proston State School – $22,545.65 to construct a shed and purchase equipment
- Sandy Ridges Rural Fire Brigade – $13,636 to install a solar system
- South Burnett Little Athletics – $28,950 to purchase equipment
- Taabinga State School – $27,068 to upgrade facilities and purchase equipment
- Timbertowns Woodworking Group – $19,800 to purchase a dust extraction system
- Widgee Pony Club – $28,572.91 to purchase a tractor and machinery
- Wondai Cricket Club – $19,571 to construct a storage shed
- Wondai Country Club – $31,648.64 to refurbish kitchen
- Wondai Community Radio – $10,150 to purchase broadcasting equipment
